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How to get fromAurora to Rock Islandby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Aurora to Rock Island by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 23m
    $184–264

  2. Drive 126.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Rock Islandcar car 126.2 mi
    2h 37m
    $23–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    6h 54m
    $33–62

  4. Train, line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    5h 32m
    $46–286

Aurora to Rock Island by train, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Aurora to Rock Island. However, you can take the train to Naperville, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Rock Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to Davenport via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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